His family said Allen peacefully died about 11 p.m. Wednesday. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. "I'll be back. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? And my money's on him.". It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. citykid09, All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. VIDEO: Tribute to Bob Allen from Jamie's Hope Foundation. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. You were always there. The part that would be run by remote control is an area known as "master control" or "local air control" where programs are played back, commericals are inserted, network programs are aired, network and syndicated feeds are recorded, etc Houston would be left with the news operation, sales, and local management. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . He was 70. Yep he is. Resend Activation Email. Always will be. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. Don was hosting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade on Saturday with channel 13 so I don't think anything has happened to him thankfully! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Let others know about your loved one's death. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. 52 Replies | From left: Scott Gertner, Kim Padgett and Bob Allen at the 32nd annual Escape Celebrity Serve Benefit at Tony's restaurant Sunday April 28, 2013. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. It was published knowledge at the time that an adult man had complained to police that he'd been sexually abused in an encounter with Ed. Dave Ward, the longtime Houston television news anchor, says he was walking down the street one day years ago when a young boy rushed up to him and said, breathlessly: "You're Dave Ward! He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. Bob was a really good guy. He was gracious enough to return my phone call and answer my questions about how he got started in the business, what sports he enjoyed covering the most and who his favorite sports personalities were. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Add to your scrapbook. All Rights Reserved. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. TV Shows. Coke addiction? As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. GREAT NEWS! (? Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. 2023 Maroon & White LP. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Genna and Brent Fincher, his grandchildren Mason and Hayden Fincher, his brother and sister-in-law Ken and Debbie Egalnick, niece Kristin Egalnick,. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. "I've got great doctors. On the other hand, I did always enjoy Alvin Van Black's "Alvin at Night" segments where he went to all the high society functions (in what must have been the world's largest tuxedo). the smiling faces behind the camera who bring you the "local" and national news and weather have troubled lives- just like any other human being! Brandon, cheerful and upbeat in his first public interview since he abruptly resigned from KTRK -Channel 13 earlier this year, said he is taking it "one day at a time" in an effort to kick the habit. He demands quality.. Allen, 66, is resigning not retiring, he notes with some emphasis to work on a book, start a media company, engage in public speaking and otherwise add to and document his role in the history of Houston sports and sports media reflected by the upstairs walls of his Neartown home. Hard to find anyone better. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. For now proud to be worlds oldest Sunshine Kid! We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. Sports anchor Bob Allen, left, talks with news anchor Len Cannon, right, as Allen prepares for his first appearance on the 6 pm broadcast for KHOU-TV Channel 11, 1945 Allen Parkway, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Houston. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. To use this feature, use a newer browser. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. Make sure that the file is a photo. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. No services are scheduled at this time. On the eve of his KTRK farewell, Bob Allen, left, prepares for one of Wednesdays broadcasts with longtime Channel 13 news anchor and colleague Dave Ward, whom Allen calls a good friend, one of the nicest people.. Learn more about merges. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. G.W. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. On the eve of his KTRK farewell, Bob Allen, left, prepares for one of Wednesdays broadcasts with longtime Channel 13 news anchor and colleague Dave Ward, whom Allen calls a good friend, one of the nicest people.. In a 2013 interview, he said that at age 10 he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University Place to Channel 13's studios so he could meet news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. This is a carousel. Who is Jan Glenn? Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Gonna beat this. I've got a lot of faith. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. Id still be rooting for them. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was 70 years old. Death . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. - present) Jan Glenn (? Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, the son of William Glenn and Gertrude Evelyn Marion Drake. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. For more than 38 years at Channel 13, working alongside Ward and his other colleagues as one of the nation's longest-tenured sports anchors, Allen was the nightly pipeline to the Oilers, Astros and Rockets and other pro, college and high school teams for hundreds of thousands of viewers on Houston's most-watched newscasts. I don't watch much morning television, so forgive my ignorance, but is Johnathan Walton still doing his schtick on 11? "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Upload or insert images from URL. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. I still remember most of them. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know." There was a problem getting your location. The family of three expanded further when Glenn and his wife Jill welcomed their second child, a baby boy, Isley Ray Howerton in August 2014. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Brandon denied the allegations but later agreed to settle out-of-court for $3 ,500 when the man threatened to file a lawsuit over the alleged assault, said Houston private investigator Clyde Wilson, who was hired by Brandon to handle the settlement. Try again. Among adults 25-54, it tied for second at 6 p.m. and was third at 10 p.m. Click through the gallery above for photos from Allen's career in Houston TV news. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. Tickets from the Colt .45s first game in 1962 and a Beatles show in 1965 which he watched from backstage at the Sam Houston Coliseum attest to his tenure as a lifetime Houstonian. That meant a reunion for Nelson who got to catch up with the likes of Jan Carson, Jan Glenn, Shara Fryer, Debbie Johnson, Don Kobos and others. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. 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He has made atremendous impact covering sports in Houston, and as he moves to another part of his life, we'll always remember Bob Allen." You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Weve updated the security on the site. Jan Glenn is the philanthropist and humanitarian who is deeply concerned about the state of the world, for which she has great compassion and idealism. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? Bob was about all of that. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. As he prepared to begin treatment, Allen said he was prepared for the fight and confident of his ability to battle the disease and, at some point, to return to the air. Alongside competitors like Craig Roberts, Gifford Nielsen and Mark Berman, he was part of one of the most stable periods for any major-market TV sports director contingent. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". I generally don't enjoy his reports. At the same time, the combination of Ward, Brandon and Allen, with Carson and Fryer and, of course, Zindler, made Channel 13 the longtime Nielsen ratings leader among Houston newscasts. "I'm ready. Menu. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. (Dave Rossman photo). "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". Fred Newhouse, from left, Diane Englet and Bob Allen at NRG Stadium for the 2nd annual Fantasy Football Draft Night benefiting the Boys & Girls Harbor. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. His contract with Channel 13 prohibits new television, radio or Internet jobs until later in the spring, but he said he has signed on with the Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency and hopes to begin public speaking, which is allowed under his agreement. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. What do you mean by remote control. All Rights Reserved. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Bob was a true class act. A true professional. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? Search above to list available cemeteries. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Most everyone in Houston, in fact, knew Allen, the longtime Houston sportscaster at KTRK (Channel 13) and, from 2013 through 2015, at KHOU (Channel 11), who died early Thursday after a 16-month battle with cancer. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. By Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was a bit gruff in the press box. While chronicling some of the most memorable moments in Houston sports history, he also became a friend and benefactor to dozens of young men and women through his work with the Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. A lot of people have gone through this. He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. Failed to remove flower. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Don't overlook the possibility that your ancestor may have been married in a nearby county that was more convenient to them, or where other family members lived. I didn't even know that he was sick! I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. Structural Info Facts He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. We have lost a giant." "One of the best ever. - Dave Ward, Channel 13 anchor, "We work in a business that is dictated in large part by ego,and that was never a problem with Bob. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. Sad news. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. Height, Girlfri All About Portia de Rossi's Ex Husband - Mel M. Me Untold truth of Clint Eastwood's daughter - Kathry Kim Jae-young - Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Family Has two cats, George Straight Eyes (he's cross-eyed) and Tammy Whynot. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. It's funny you say that because I knew all these characters well since my parents always watched the local news and I absorbed it through osmosis. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. If we went over the line, they would call us on it, but they let us be ourselves and think outside the box: Dont look at the other stations, but do what we thought was good and let them follow us.. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "He was like Dick Clark. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? No charges were filed. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! All rights reserved. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Bob Allen is married to ?. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. I always thought he was rather cool. Allen was diagnosed in the spring of 2015 with T-cell lymphoma, a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Houston, Texas, USA, North America, Northern hemisphere, Earth, Inner asteroid belt, Solar system, Milky way galaxy, THIS universeat least Heights Native, now living on 8 wooded acres on Cedar Creek just south of Bastrop. ). Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Allen did not specify the variety of T-cell lymphoma for which he is being treated, but he said doctors described it as an aggressive strain of the disease that affects about six people out of a million. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. Allen's family released a statement that read: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. where did you get that old article? Hes like a son, he said. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Failed to report flower. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. 3 of 32 4 of 32 Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. He will be missed. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. It ends Thursday night, with Allens final sportscasts at 6 and 10 p.m.: six minutes, more or less, to wrap up the events of the day and to express his gratitude for a career that has spanned most of Houstons lifetime as a major league sports market. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. Now is the best time of my life. Bob is survived by his daughter, Genna Fincher and her husband Brent; grandchildren, Mason and Hayden; brother, Ken Egalnick and his wife Debbie; niece, Kristin Egalnick; nephew, Kenny Egalnick; and great-nephew, Kane Hutchison. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. Try again later. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. They have been married for 68 years. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? Then we want to hear from you! I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Display as a link instead, Born Robert Alan Egalnick (his father, Lee Egalnick, founded the Karl Young League for youth baseball), Allen worked in radio after graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University before joining Channel 13 in July 1974. Brandon studied radio-TV at the University of Texas, and his first jobs were as a radio disc jockey on stations in Texarkana and Longview. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. Required fields are marked *. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. Former television weatherman Ed Brandon said Wednesday a 10-year cocaine habit left him as addicted as a "skid-row alcoholic," but he denied the rumors of sexual improprieties that have circulated around him. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. Away from the cameras, she is actively involved with a number of Houston charitable institutions with particular emphasis on children's causes and animal rescue. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. When will Erik start? In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Failed to delete memorial. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. 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